To table the petitions in the form of a resolution of the general assembly of vermont: that senators and representatives in Congress be instructed to use their

On Jan 20, 1842, the House voted 84–65. Result: passed. By party: Others 36–59, Democrats 47–6, Independents 1–0. 6 members voted against their own party.

During the 27th Congress (1841–1842), John Tyler was president.

Yes: 84
No: 65
Did not vote: 107
Date: Jan 20, 1842

By party

Democrats47 yes · 6 no · 52 didn’t vote
Others36 yes · 59 no · 55 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

William Parmenter D-MA voted no
Charles Goadsby Ferris D-NY voted no
Richard David Davis D-NY voted no
John Sanford D-NY voted no
David P. Brewster D-NY voted no
John Gelston Floyd D-NY voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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